Could be fishing- need hydraulics input

[yatesfire]

Well, to start with, I bought a new B7800 with BH and loader.
Having so much fun, that when my friends ask me to go salmon fishing, (used to go all summer long), I turn them down and say I have to much to do. Just an excuse to stay home and work (play) with my new toy. Now I am worried that it will interfere with my fall elk hunting.

I have 39 hours on it, and am getting ready to do the 50 hour service myself. I am about 70 miles from dealer, and don't want to trailer it in to service. I notice that there is a small amount on hydraulic seepage at one of the hydraulic fittings for the BH. I assume that this is a compression fitting inside of the nut. Is it safe to tighten the nut myself, and if so, is there a chance of over-tightening the nut and damaging anything, or should I take it in to the dealer, since it is a new tractor (hassle to move as noted above.)

Beyond that, the tractor is a real pleasure. Wish they put a parking brake light on it though.


Well, any feedback is appreciated. Really enjoy this site.

 

[Bird]

Is it safe to tighten the nut myself, and if so, is there a chance of over-tightening the nut and damaging anything

Yes, to both questions. In my experience, hydraulic fittings don't really have to be nearly as tight was I would have thought before having any experience with them. So, if it were me, I'd try to releave any hydraulic pressure in that line first, then put a wrench on it and try tightening it, but if I couldn't turn it easily with one hand on a short handled wrench (I don't know how you measure that amount of torque ), I'd stop, then either take it to the dealer, or take it apart to inspect the threads for any damage.

 

[yatesfire]

Thanks for the response, you regulars are great!